Finance Manager, Retail Consumer and Property

• 12 month parental leave contract 
• Join an emerging area of Retail's Consumer and Property function. 
• Melbourne based

Delivering good energy starts from within

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

About the role:

The Finance Manager is accountable for financial support and control for a small and emerging area of Retail’s Consumer and Property function.  The emerging area will operate as a standalone business within Retail’s Consumer and Property function.  

This creates the need for dedicated financial control and support for day to day operations of the emerging business.  On a day-to-day basis, the role will report directly to the CEO of the emerging business, while maintaining a dotted line into the Retail, Commercial, Finance and Governance team for consolidation within broader Retail financial reporting and oversight of financial integrity of the new business. 

Why this role matters:

• Work closely with Origin's Group Finance Function and the Retail Commercial, Finance and Governance team to provide oversight of controls, assurance and risk management for the emerging business.
• Preparation of statutory financial statements for the emerging business, working closely with Origin’s Group Financial Reporting team and external auditors to ensure presentation is in line with Australian accounting standards.
• Manage interaction between Origin’s treasury and tax teams for management of cash, income tax and BAS.
• Lead and improve financial and reporting processes: delivering seamless service to business unit leadership team and the Retail Commercial, Finance and Governance team for consolidation within Retail’s financial reporting.
• Working closely with the leadership team of the emerging business to deliver budgets and forecasts to be consolidated within the broader retail budget managed by the Retail, Commercial, Finance and Governance team.
• Provide insightful performance analysis: delivering monthly management reporting & insight to drive sound financial based decision making and improve business performance.
• people leadership responsibility for team of two, with strong focus on training and development.

What you will bring?
 

In this highly visible role, strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels is essential. You will demonstrate experience within a high growth environment and delivering strategic commercial insights which drive significant results. 

• Proven people management skills, leading high performing teams.
• Expert user of information systems
• Relevant undergraduate tertiary qualifications together with CA or CPA. 

So, why join us?

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers! 
• Hybrid working environment, opportunity to connect with your team in our CBD office while working from home 2/3 days a week 
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews 
• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract. 
• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members. 
• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work! 

For more information, please contact Allison Wright - 0396598120, quote Requisition ID 86301 or apply now.

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website: www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

You will be required to meet Origin's employment criteria which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

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